Shakespeare: Soul of an Age

Synopsis: An NBC News Special. Michael Redgrave and other actors read from 15 of Shakespeare’s works. The narration (by Ralph Richardson) and play readings are directed by Howard Sackler. The actors recite off-screen as the camera shows the Warwickshire countryside and sites where Shakespeare’s plays were performed.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Transmission details: 30 Nov 1962 (Channel: NBC)
Duration: 51 mins

Director

Guy Blanchard

Producer

Barry, Jr. Bingham; Lou Hazam

Writer

Lou Hazam

Music

George Kleinsinger

Contributor

Howard Sackler

Cast

Notes: Released by Warner Home Video in 1984 but currently out of distribution (2005).
General: Filmed in England.
Awards: Emmy Award nominee for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Documentary Programmes.
Reviews: Gould, Jack. New York Times (1 December 1962, p. 51, and 9 December 1962, section 2, p. 25); Potter, Stephen. American Record Guide 29 (July 1963): 896.

SHAKESPEARE